Quality Control Order (QCO) Update
Quality Control Order (QCO) Update
The Government of India issues this Quality Control Order to ensure safety, reliability, and standardization of Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating) across the country.
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire for Fencing.
Producing Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating) in India
Importing Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating) into India
Selling or distributing Mechanically Woven, Double- Twisted, Hexagonal Wire Mesh Gabions, Revet Mattresses and Rock Fall Netting and Other Rock Fall Netting and Other Products for Civil Engineering Purposes (Galvanized Steel Wire or Galvanized Steel Wire with polymer coating) in India
Existing license holders and new applicants
On July 3, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), introduced the Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This order mandates that Galvanized Steel Wire with Polymer Coating meet stringent quality standards, ensuring better safety, reliability, and adherence to Indian standards.
Businesses involved in the manufacturing, import, or sale of Galvanized Steel Wire with Polymer Coating will be directly affected by this regulation. Issued in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, this move aligns with the government's goal to enhance public safety and uphold quality standards.
Key Provisions of the Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2024
1. Title and Implementation Timeline
Officially known as the Steel Wires or Strands,
Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2024, this
regulation comes into force following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Compliance timelines are as follows:
• Medium
and Large Enterprises must adhere to the standards starting from December
1, 2024.
• Small
Enterprises are required to comply from March 1, 2025.
• Micro Enterprises have until June 1, 2025 to meet the standards.
2. Mandatory BIS Certification
All Galvanized Steel Wire with Polymer Coating must
bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark), adhering to the Indian Standard IS
16014:2018. This requires manufacturers to secure a BIS license to use the
ISI Mark, ensuring that their products meet the required quality
standards.
• This regulation applies only to products for domestic use; items manufactured solely for export are excluded from this requirement.
3. BIS as the Certifying Authority
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Order | — | Click Here |
| Extension Order | — | Click Here |
4. Penalties for Non-Compliance
Any breach of the Steel Wires or Strands, Nylon or Wire Ropes, and Wire Mesh (Quality Control) Order, 2024 will result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. This enforcement is intended to maintain high-quality standards and deter non-compliance in the industry.
Applicable Standard: IS 16014:2018
This regulation is a significant step forward in safeguarding the quality of Galvanized Steel Wire with Polymer Coating in India, ensuring that consumers and industries alike benefit from products that adhere to stringent standards.
Stay informed and ensure your business meets these important regulatory requirements to remain compliant within the evolving market landscape!
Implementation Dates: Date of implementation for Medium & Large Enterprises: 1st December 2024
- Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 1st March 2025.
Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110002
+91-11-23231903
med@bis.org.in
To be announced
The contents provided in this update are solely meant for general informational purposes. Before you make decisions or take action based on the information provided, it is advised to seek professional legal consultation.
